August 2024

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College has announced students who achieved Dean’s List recognition for the Summer 2024.

Students take classes at one of our over 25 different instructional locations and include:

Due to damage from TS Debby, the Susquehannock State Forest will be closing the ATV trail system between markers 47-48.

OLEAN, N.Y., August 12 – Seven local graduates received healthcare/technical scholarships from the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Olivia Graham of Allegany-Limestone and Cara Ossont of Franklinville received the Pat McGee Nursing Scholarship for $700 each.

Olean, NY – Olean General Hospital (OGH), a member hospital of Kaleida Health, celebrates another first performed by Thomas Langan, MD, vascular surgeon. In May, Dr. Langan and his team completed the first-ever transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) procedure at the hospital campus.

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is hosting a virtual Information Session on Tuesday, September 24 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. This event is designed to welcome anyone who may be thinking about applying to NPRC or registering for a workforce development opportunity in the future. Those interested in attending are encouraged to sign up at NPRCEvents.org.

3 Day Estate Sale! August 15 to 17 – Thursday and Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm

1 S Nookside LN, Bradford, PA 16701 (Right off Interstate Pkwy.)

Better homes wrought iron outdoor set, grandfather clock, Cats Meow, Sleep Number adjustable bed, pillow top bed, high back chairs, solid oak bedroom furniture, outdoor times, torch set, ladder, country chic items, stairway chair lift, kitchen items, stands, cabinets, desks, jewelry stand, modern decor, glass ware, crystal, costume jewelry, holiday decor, living room furniture, globes, TVs, Fenton, few hand tools, clothes, and much more. This will be a chance for quality items at reasonable prices.

Extremely clean house and items! Good buys for someone. Furniture is all great quality. Do not block driveways or roads. Click HERE for Facebook page

On August 12 at 6:43 pm Eldred Fire Dept was dispatched to Rt. 446 for smoke in a basement

Those who have suffered major building catastrophic loss on their property in Potter County during last week’s flooding are advised to contact the Assessment Office so that their tax assessments can be adjusted accordingly. Without such notification, property owners may find that they are continuing to pay school district, municipal and county real estate tax on buildings that are no longer usable. Those who are aware of neighbors who were affected are asked to help spread the word. Chief Assessor Jake Ostrom advised those seeking more information to call 814-274-0517 or email jostrom@pottercountypa.net.

Beatrice I. West

Beatrice I. “Bea” West, 92, of Millport, left this earthly journey and entered her heavenly rest on Saturday, August 10, 2024, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY.

Born on Friday, December 18, 1931 in Rixford, she was a daughter of Clayton and Helen Holcomb Lawton.  On August 16, 1958, she married her beloved husband, Burdett E. West, who passed away on March 18, 2009.

Bea was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School, Class of 1949 and a graduate of Arnot Ogden Hospital School of Nursing in 1952.  Bea worked for several years as an industrial nurse prior to returning to her hometown.  She later worked for the former St. Francis Hospital in Olean and for the Olean General Hospital, ending her nursing career at Hewitt Manor Nursing Home in Shinglehouse.  She also worked for many years beside her husband in establishing the West Brother’s family business, Gas Field Specialists, where she was the office supervisor until her retirement.

The Port Allegany Rotary club learned about the solar eclipse from retired science teacher, Rick Smith.   Mr. Smith attended the regular weekly meeting of the club held at the Port Allegany Moose Lodge.  He was the guest of Ki Bayline.  Winner of the 50/50 was Mary Mensch

Eddie’s on Main hosted a Meet and Greet for Port Allegany School District’s new superintendent, faculty and staff held at Eddie’s on Main Patio.   Replacing Gary Buchsen who retired at the end of the school year,  Mrs. Newell came from the Valdez City Schools in Alaska and served as the Director of Teaching and Learning.  Mr. Oliver was transferred from the assistant principal/student services coordinator to the elementary replacing Tracy Kio who retired. 

Replacing Mr. Oliver is Mrs. Bostjancic.  She is a graduate of Slippery Rock University and earned her master’s degree from Edinboro University.  She has worked previously as a special education teacher and supervisor.  

The event was well attended and members of the community expressed appreciation to Eddie’s on Main for the opportunity to meet the 2024-2025 school administration and staff.  School starts for students on August 21.  

The Port Allegany Women’s Club welcomed musical artists Jon Meade and Dan Roche at the most recent COTS  The concert was once again held at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church Educational Unit due to weather.  This week’s concert artist has yet to be determined.  The following week, the event will once again be held on the Town Square following the Grand Opening which will begin at 5 p.m.  Music will be provided by Randy Andreano.  The PAWC will be hosting an Ice Cream Social during the grand opening ceremonies and the concert.